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Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Balls are a festive treat that turns the nostalgic flavors of the iconic snack cakes into the easiest holiday truffles.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 35
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 10 pieces Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree snack cakes (unwrapped from 2 - 8.62 oz. boxes)
  • 8 ounce cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 20 ounce white chocolate melting wafers Ghirardelli brand used
  • 6 ounce red vanilla flavored melting candy wafers Wilton brand used
  • 1 tablespoon green sanding sugar sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
  • To a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and beat on medium speed, using a handheld mixer, for 1-2 minutes or until fluffy and smooth.
  • Break the Little Debbie vanilla Christmas tree Snack Cakes into smaller pieces and add to the bowl of beaten cream cheese. Mix on low speed just until fully combined. You may still have some small pieces of the vanilla coating from the snack cakes remaining in the mixture however the mixture should be relatively smooth.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out a 1 tablespoon sized portion of cake ball mixture and place into the palm of your hand. Gently roll to form a smooth ball.
  • Place the Little Debbie Christmas tree cake ball onto one of the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining mixture until all the cake balls have been formed and placed onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Freeze the cake balls for 30-45 minutes, or until completely solid. This will make it easier to coat the cake balls in the melted white chocolate.
  • Melt the white chocolate wafers in a medium bowl according to package directions and stir to a smooth consistency.
  • In a separate small bowl, melt the red vanilla flavored candy wafers according to package directions and stir until smooth. Transfer the melted red candy wafers into a small piping bag with the tip cut off.
  • Place a single cake ball into the melted white chocolate, being sure to coat all sides. Using a fork, lift the coated cake ball out of the melted white chocolate and gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl allowing the excess melted white chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  • Place the white chocolate coated Little Debbie Christmas tree cake ball onto the second prepared baking sheet. Pipe a decorative ziz-zag pattern across the top of the white chocolate coated cake ball and sprinkle with a pinch of the green sanding sugar sprinkles. Try to mimic the look of the original Little Debbie Christmas tree snack cakes. Repeat until all the cake balls have been coated and decorated.
  • Let the Little Debbie Christmas tree cake balls set for 15-20 minutes until the white chocolate coating is completely firm before plating and serving.

Notes

These cake balls are perfect for holiday parties and make a fun, no-bake dessert that looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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